"Hi Lisa. If you liked Linda Woodrow, you'll love Jackie French (another Aussie). She has a similar style --very approachable, funny and full of common sense. Her emphasis is on organic gardening rather than permaculture design but her book…"

"Karen, that's really close to the house to put a tree. I can see why you don't want anything that spreads too much.
I can only suggest you look for something on a very dwarf rootstock. And if you want a deciduous tree, the best time to…"

"Hi Karen. Are you wanting deciduous or evergreen? How close to the house are you looking at planting? Also, bear in mind that if you're going to plant a fruit tree, it should be something you LOVE to eat. Otherwise, all that fallen, uneaten…"

"Here's one, Richard: http://www.tc.co.nz/moon/
I found this last year while doing a search for the same thing. I'm currently living in Oz, though, so I didn't buy one and I can't vouch for its accuracy.
The website is a little…"

Have just returned home after 13 years in Oz to set up a permaculture farm and sustainable living centre in the Nelson Lakes area. We have 25 hectares, a Permaculture Design Certificate and no practical farming experience. We also have a great sense of humour. We're probably going to need that. You can follow our progress at http://www.muntanui.com